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Dancing With the Stars Celebrates Disney Night Magic

10/8/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Dancing With the Stars staged Disney Night on October 7, 2025, celebrating Disneyland's 70th.
Eleven couples performed to Disney songs, including Be Our Guest and Life Is a Highway. Leavitt and Ballas led with 25/30.
Hilaria Baldwin and Gleb Savchenko were eliminated with 23/30 for a Cantina Band Quickstep. Jordan Chiles and Ezra Sosa scored 24/30 for Special Spice.

History

Historical Context

Disneyland opened on July 17, 1955, in Anaheim, California, attracting nearly 30,000 visitors on its first day. Despite initial setbacks, it became a cultural landmark, welcoming over 3.6 million guests in its first year. This success laid the groundwork for Disney's expansion into a multi-park resort model, influencing American entertainment and family traditions for decades.

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Story summary

Dancing With the Stars staged Disney Night on October 7, 2025, celebrating Disneyland's 70th.
Eleven couples performed to Disney songs, including Be Our Guest and Life Is a Highway. Leavitt and Ballas led with 25/30.
Hilaria Baldwin and Gleb Savchenko were eliminated with 23/30 for a Cantina Band Quickstep. Jordan Chiles and Ezra Sosa scored 24/30 for Special Spice.

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